Francis Lister
Francis is the Head of Platform at Science Creates.
His talk will provide an overview of SC, the exciting opportunities for international partnerships and investment into Bristol, as well as its position as a gateway to the UK.
Science Creates was founded in 2015 by Deep Tech founders seeking the resources needed to grow their own startups. It is now a thriving Deep Tech ecosystem that has supported over 140 startups, and empowers scientists and engineers to build world-class ventures that can significantly improve the health of people and the planet.
Through our four key pillars-”Incubators (lab space), VC (investment), Platform (community, programmes & partnerships), and Outreach (STEM outreach & public engagement)-”we help to transform novel scientific and engineering breakthroughs into groundbreaking products.
Science Creates has a network of over 40 UK Deep Tech member companies, 13 strategic partners providing business support and a UKRI-funded Engineering Biology Accelerator Programme for very-early stage companies. Its two state-of-the-art incubators provide 45,000 sq ft of high-spec lab, office and meeting space for early-stage Deep Tech companies in Bristol, with its third incubator (30,000 sq ft) opening in early 2026 to facilitate scaleups. Science Creates' award-winning venture capital arm, SCVC, invests in category-defining Deep Tech spinouts across the UK from pre-seed to Series A.
Science Creates
Turning Breakthrough Health Innovations into Real-World Impact
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The Bristol BioDesign Institute and Science Creates are at the heart of a rapidly growing ecosystem at the intersection of deep tech and synthetic biology. From engineered red blood cells revolutionizing targeted therapeutics to next-gen bacterial sensing for rapid, precise infection detection, the ecosystem is driving critical solutions to address our greatest global health challenges. Join this exclusive session to connect with the pioneers pushing the boundaries of synthetic biology innovation and explore opportunities for collaboration and partnering.
Building In Trust: How to Work Together for a Safe and Secure Bioeconomy
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The bioeconomy is at a pivotal moment and has the potential to drive innovation that addresses global challenges. Yet, as the industry grows, so does its risk landscape. This panel explores how collaboration, competition, coordination, and cooperation can collectively safeguard the bioeconomy while fostering innovation. Industry leaders will discuss strategies to build trust, mitigate risks, and establish shared frameworks for safety and security. Join us to discuss how unified action can ensure the bioeconomy’s transformative potential is realized in a way that upholds safety, security, and efficiency.
